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The National PPN Conference 2025 took place in Trim, between the 16th and 17th of October and offered the opportunity for Public Participation Networks from across Ireland for two days of learning, discussion and connection. DLR PPN was well represented, with five members of the PPN Secretariat and Team (Hope Adjenughure, Kay Gleeson, Gavin Harte, Ronan Browne and Simone Sav) and two members of the dlr County Council joining in (Mary Ruane and Ian Smalley).
There were two keynote sessions on Misinformation and Disinformation, delivered by the Hope and Courage Collective and the Institute for Strategic Dialogue. The presentations focused on:
- how misinformation spreads
- how it influences public debate
- and how communities can respond.
Workshops and site visits formed another important part of the programme:
- Gaeltacht, (C&V, Heritage)
- Porchfields, (Env, Biodiversity)
- Trim FRC, (Social Inclusion)
- Solas Glán, (C&V)
- In House networking [training: communications]
The gala dinner, attended by Minister of State Jerry Buttimer, highlighted the positive contribution of PPNs around the country, and the positive role that PPNs play in supporting democracy at local level.
- Gnathoga Naduisunta (Natural Habitats)
- Tipperary Community Mapping
- Cork City Podcast
- Crann Family Support
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